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Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly

English Football Correspondent
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A football writer for The National since 2008, Richard also writes for The Guardian and The Observer. He contributes to ESPN FC and was their Manchester correspondent for three and a half years. He has also written for The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Express, the Straits Times, FourFourTwo.com and The Blizzard. Richard has covered more than 1,300 games in the flesh.
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TOPSHOT - Italy's midfielder Matteo Pessina runs to celebrate the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on June 20, 2021. / AFP / POOL / ALBERTO LINGRIA
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Italy power into knockout stages after Pessina's strike seals win over Wales

Azzurri finish top of group with 100 per cent record but Welsh also through as runners-up despite defeat in Rome

FootballJune 20, 2021
Kai Havertz, left, was involved in two of Germany's goals in the 4-2 win over Portugal. AFP
Germany deliver emphatic win over Portugal to breathe life into 'Group of Death'

A 4-2 win in Munich the perfect response from Low's side after losing their opening game against France

FootballJune 19, 2021
England's Marcus Rashford comes on as a substitute to replace Harry Kane against Scotland. Reuters
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Decision time looms for Southgate as star turn Kane fluffs his lines for England

Three Lions manager faces big call over whether to stick or twist with his misfiring striker

FootballJune 19, 2021
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after Thorgan Hazard scored during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium, at the Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay, Pool via AP)
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Euro 2020: De Bruyne's brilliance for Belgium leaves Denmark in danger of early exit

Manchester City star powers team to knockout stage with 2-1 win in Copenhagen

FootballJune 17, 2021
Aaron Ramsey celebrates with Gareth Bale after scoring Wales' first goal against Turkey. Getty
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Euro 2020: Bale and Ramsey combine to put Wales on brink of knockout stages

Real Madrid winger sets up both goals in the 2-0 win in Baku

FootballJune 17, 2021
epa09274180 Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 group F preliminary round soccer match between Hungary and Portugal in Budapest, Hungary, 15 June 2021. EPA/HUGO DELGADO
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Euros goal record testament to his relentless brilliance

The Portuguese forward's double against Hungary on Tuesday took him to 11 goals, 17 years after his first

FootballJune 16, 2021
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JUNE 15: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Puskas Arena on June 15, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Bernadett Szabo - Pool/Getty Images)
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Record-breaking Ronaldo helps Portugal bring stubborn Hungary resistance to an end

Veteran attacker becomes top scorer in European Championship history after brace in Budapest

FootballJune 15, 2021
Czech Republic's Patrik Schick celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Group D match at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Monday June 14, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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Euro 2020: Schick double leads Czech Republic past Scotland

A 2-0 at Hampden moves the Czechs top of Group D

FootballJune 14, 2021
England's Raheem Sterling, right, reacts as he celebrates with teammate Mason Mount after scoring his team's first goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Justin Tallis, Pool)
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Sterling to the fore as England begin Euro 2020 with tense win over Croatia

Manchester City star scored for the first time at a major tournament

FootballJune 13, 2021
England's Harry Maguire trains with teammates ahead of the Euro 2020 opener against Croatia. Reuters
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England expects but Southgate wary of history repeating against Croatia

Three Lions were on the brink of World Cup final until they lost their way against the Croats in 2018

FootballJune 13, 2021
Wales' midfielder Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring the equaliser during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Wales and Switzerland at the Olympic Stadium in Baku on June 12, 2021. / AFP / POOL / Darko Vojinovic
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Euro 2020: Moore scores late as Wales grab point against Switzerland

Late goal by Swiss substitute Gavranovic ruled out for offside in Baku

FootballJune 12, 2021
epa09257002 Gareth Bale (2-L) and the national team players of Wales warm up during a training session at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium before the UEFA EURO 2020 soccer tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan, 09 June 2021. The UEFA EURO 2020 soccer tournament will be held from 11 June to 11 July 2021 with four matches in Baku. EPA/TOLGA BOZOGLU
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Wales' new generation ready to play the role of party poopers

Semi-finalists at Euro 2016, Wales are a much-changed squad under Robert Page

FootballJune 11, 2021
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Germany v Latvia - Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - June 7, 2021 Germany coach Joachim Loew with Matthias Ginter REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
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Euro 2020 Low’s last stand as Germany prepare for new era

Veteran manager has enjoyed consistent success followed by dramatic underachievement during 15-year reign

FootballJune 08, 2021
Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Romania - Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Britain - June 6, 2021 Romania's Nicolae Stanciu shoots at goal as England's Ben White attempts to block Pool via REUTERS/Nick Potts
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White's addition to England's defence highlights concerns about potential weakness

Gareth Southgate will, however, be picking from a position of strength in most other positions for Euro 2020

FootballJune 07, 2021
England's Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the international friendly soccer match between England and Romania in Middlesbrough, England, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (Paul Ellis, Pool via AP)
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Rashford leads the way but England's warm-up win is marred by fans' booing

Gareth Southgate's makeshift side secure victory against Romania ahead of Euro 2020

FootballJune 06, 2021
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